2013 IDSA ERF/NFID Joint Research Awards

The IDSA Education and Research Foundation (ERF) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) have joined forces to offer the IDSA ERF/NFID Joint Research Awards. Our goal is to support needed research by promising young researchers who may not otherwise find funding as federal and other institutional research support becomes more difficult to obtain. By co-sponsoring awards we hope to expand the awareness of our awards among the research community and attract the best possible candidates each year.

Merle A. Sande/Pfizer Fellowship Award in International Infectious Diseases

Sponsored by Pfizer, Inc

This award is intended to encourage young physicians interested in international medicine. The award will be given for important clinical research in infectious diseases and/or HIV/AIDS conducted in a resource-limited setting. The successful applicant will be expected to spend a significant amount of time during the year in country.

Award Amount: (1) One-Year award of $60,000

Eligibility Requirements      See Winners of the Merle A. Sande/Pfizer Fellowship

ASP-IDSA Young Investigator Award in Geriatrics

Sponsored by The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA) Inc. and the John A. Hartford Foundation

This award provides funding for young investigators who develop and implement a basic, clinical, or health services research project focused on a geriatric aspect of infectious diseases. Applicants must have applied for the GEMSSTAR award and received a fundable score as defined by the National Institutes of Health.

Award Amount: (1) Two-year award of $150,000 (100,000 research grant & 50,000 career development award)

Eligibility Requirements     See Winners of the ASP-IDSA Young Investigator Award

Pfizer Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development

Sponsored by Pfizer, Inc

This annual award provides funding for outstanding research in vaccine development, either through clinical or laboratory investigation. The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to vaccinology as a career, and must be conducting research or working in a recognized and accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or in a government agency.

Award Amount: (1) Two-year award of $60,000

Eligibility Requirements    See Winners of the Pfizer Young Investigator Award